一様(いちよう)

いちよう
na-adjective, noun
uniform, alike, the same
formalwrittendescriptive
1. uniform, alike, the same
Having the same form, manner, or degree throughout. Describes a situation where there is no variation among multiple elements.
一様(いちよう)に並(なら)んでいる。
They are lined up uniformly.
参加者(さんかしゃ)は一様(いちよう)に驚(おどろ)いた。
The participants were all equally surprised.
結果(けっか)は一様(いちよう)ではなく、地域(ちいき)によって差(さ)があった。
The results were not uniform; there were differences by region.

一様(いちよう) describes uniformity or sameness across multiple items or people. It is commonly used as an adverb (一様(いちよう)に) or as a na-adjective (一様(いちよう)な).

Forms

一(いち) (one) + 様(よう) (manner, appearance) = one manner/uniform

Common patterns

  • 一様(いちよう)に: uniformly, equally
  • 一様(いちよう)な: uniform, alike
  • 一様(いちよう)ではない: not uniform, varied

Usage

This word appears more often in written or formal contexts. In everyday speech, みんな同(おな)じ (all the same) is more natural.

Related Words

Compare: 軒並(のきな)み (across the board)
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Added 2026.2.15 11:43 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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